Deicing & Airside Support Operative Part Time

John Menzies; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in the UK is seeking a ground operations team member to support de-icing activities at our site. You will help maintain de-icing vehicles and glycol equipment, perform tests, and record results while upholding safety and service standards.

Responsibilities include planning work, ensuring on-time operations, and adapting to rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifications

• Full and valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for de-icing and ground equipment.
• Willingness to train in radio communications with airport control.
• Able to pass background and drug/alcohol screening.
• Commitment to safety, protocol and team-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for care and maintenance of de-icing vehicles and glycol station.
• Be responsible for tests and sampling being carried out and recorded.
• Ensure routines and resources are optimised to meet service levels.
• Ensure ground service is performed safely, on time and consistently.
• Plan work to meet resource needs and address equipment or infrastructure issues.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Radio communication

Background checks

Drug and alcohol screening

Safety procedures

Situational awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Deliver high performance standards around all aspects of ground handling, meeting the requirements of our customers and maintaining health and safety and overall good working practices in accordance to Company policies and procedures at all times.

What you will be doing

• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of De-Icing vehicles and glycol station
• Be responsible for tests and sampling being carried out and recorded according to current procedures and rules
• Ensure that routines and resources are optimised to meet our level of service to our customers
• Ensure that our ground service is performed safely, on time and consistently in line with established service levels
• Through foresight, plan the work to remove problems in the daily operations, to meet resource needs with regard to equipment, work tools and infrastructure.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Full and valid driver's license, with a clean driving record preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operating de-icing trucks, sprayers, or ground equipment
• Experience or willingness to train in radio communication (MADP) procedures with the airport tower and ground control
• Ability to pass a background check and provide 5 years working history
• Pass a drug & alcohol screening and driving medical assessment
• Able to pass all training assessments, competency evaluations, and practical/hands-on checks to be certified for de-icing duties
• Strong situational awareness of surroundings, including aircraft, moving vehicles, ground personnel, and equipment
• Physical ability to work in cold environments and climb ladders/platforms
• Willingness to work flexible/rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Team-oriented with ability to follow strict safety protocols and local operating procedures
• Comfortable working from elevated heights
• Ability to work calmly and follow protocol under time constraints

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.